Meet an Enviro Scientist Panel (Online event)

Event status:

Discover STEM pathways and enviro science careers

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Date:
Thursday 18 June 2026 06:00 pm until Thursday 18 June 2026 07:30 pm (Add to calendar)
Contact:
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary
wildlife@latrobe.edu.au
Presented by:
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary
Type of Event:
Future Student: Secondary school
Cost:
FREE

Students will hear from La Trobe University environmental scientists and industry professionals from a diverse range of areas including ecology, freshwater and wetland management, restoration climate change adaptation, resource management, and conservation genetics. They will share their expertise, research and pathway to their STEM career.

Panellists for this event will be:

  • Dr Ashley Franks - Environmental microbiologist
  • Dr Peter Puskic - Offshore scientist
  • Riley Habraken - First nations engagement
  • Christina Hunter - Freshwater turtle ecologist

This an online event allowing students from across Victoria to join.

This event is part of the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series, providing free extension opportunities for high-ability students in Victorian Government Schools. Funded by the Department of Education's Student Excellence Program.

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